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Despite the extra off day, the Astros are sticking with Cristian Javier in Game 4. It's the right move - The Crawfish Boxes
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS - Newsday
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Cristian Javier dazzles AGAIN! Astros top Guardians 2-1 - The Crawfish Boxes
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José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS - NBC Sports
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Dusty Baker drops Kyle Tucker in Astros' batting order - The Athletic
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Cristian Javier struggles as Houston Astros lose to Texas Rangers in ALCS Game 7 – Houston Public Media
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Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS – KXAN Austin
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Astros starter Cristian Javier exits Game 7 of ALCS down 3-0 after getting only 1 out vs Rangers Southwest News - Bally Sports
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Abreu homers again to power Astros past Twins 3-2 and into 7th straight ALCS